Despite an 8-0 loss to Shanghai in their final group stage game in Zhongshan on November 17, the Guangdong baseball team has secured a spot in the semifinals.
The matchup carried significance as both teams entered the contest with perfect records, having already clinched advancement. The game would determine the group's top seed for the next round. The early innings were a tight defensive battle. Shanghai's pitchers recorded key strikeouts, while Guangdong's defense effectively retired batters. The turning point came in the fourth inning when control issues plagued Guangdong's pitcher, who issued several walks, ultimately leading to a seven-run offensive burst by Shanghai.
Although Guangdong's batters made contact, they were consistently stifled by Shanghai's exceptional defense, resulting in the shutout .
Joining Guangdong and Shanghai in the semifinals are Beijing and Jiangsu. The semifinal matchups are set for November 19.
Reporter: Yuan Zixiang
Photo: Yuan Zixiang
Editor: James Campion, Shen He
